When babies reach an age where they can start solid foods (for our family this is six months old and we stay hardfast to this milestone), taking the plunge into the world of solids can be very intimidating! I don’t know why I had so much anxiety about him starting food, but I wanted to make sure I did it right and started him with a strong foundation. We personally chose the path of baby led weaning instead of traditional weaning. Basically what that means is you let baby take the lead! From the very first introduction you give them whole foods cooked, cut, and served to them in ways that they can immediately start feeding themselves. They eat what you eat! There are some accommodations you have to make for added sugars, sodium, and choking hazards, but for the most part it is the easiest way to get your baby eating at the dinner table right along side the family! I’ve included all of my favorite bowls, spoons, cutting utensils, and diaper bag essentials for eating on-the-go. My biggest must have would have to be the Baby Danza 8-1 has been an absolute lifesaver for our baby led weaning journey! It does everything from defrost, steam, warm, juice, chop, purée, and even sterilize! For all those pacifiers, bottles, and pump parts, man I wish that I had this months longer than I have! I’ve also used it to make a few purées to have on hand in the freezer when we need to eat something but we’re not really feeling doing it ourselves. Babies, amiright? Ask me about the happy belly smoothie recipe for those occasional constipation days- it really works! 😆  I’ve also linked a couple cookbooks and how-to books that easily explain what baby led weaning is, how to start, and how to progress as they get older. Sometimes you just run out of ideas and need a little inspiration! However you choose to feed your littles once they start solids is a unique experience for each family; it can be a super fun milestone! http://liketk.it/2WG9g liketkit LTKkids @liketoknow.it @liketoknow.it.family From one mom to another, shop my product recommendations from pregnancy and beyond on the LIKEtoKNOW.it shopping app! Follow me at Hydrangea House!